lika said:
Hi Friends,
I will be landing in Toronto on March 27th. Looking forward to see the new place and getting ready for the new experience. Thought I am excited, a little worried about the survival jobs. All the while being in nursing, I was just thinking what many jobs we can do actually.
Can anyone who is already there and not into active nursing (waiting for assessment from CNO to take up CNRE etc) are doing exactly? What jobs can I take up and how soon can I find something?
My CNO process started in Sep 2011 and after the initial acknowledgement, I got the second package with B4 forms on Feb 27th 2012. Now I am sending these to my previous employers and registration council etc. Hectic time finishing all the paper work. But I am happy I got the package at the right time as I can finish sending all that before I leave India.
Then my plan is with the survivial job I will wait for the CNO assessment (hopefully a positive one) after which I will do CNRE then take up nursing again in Toronto.
I want to thank ena for guiding me in this forum. I do not know if you are still active in this forum
Seniors please share and advice which will be very helpful.
HI Lika
You're most welcome. It was my pleasure to be of help because I know how it feels when you need it and there's no one to turn to.
Don't worry I still check this link despite of busy schedule at work.
There are lots of opportunity here in Toronto as long as you're willing to do it. You can apply to employment agencies or try the government services for newcomers. They are most willing to guide you with whatever you need even housing, child minding or language training. We do have language training specifically for nurses or any other occupation. (OSLT-occupation specific language training conducted by George Brown College and Centennial College; free of charge. This is a gov't initiative for newcomer)
I wish you goodluck. You can drop me a note when you're here. We will see what you can do while you're waiting for your assessment.
And finally WELCOME TO CANADA and have a safe trip....
Ena